Fred Latham

Fredrick Latham (born 1876) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Stoke.[1]

Fred Latham
Personal information
Full name Fredrick Latham
Date of birth 1876
Place of birth Crewe, England
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1894–1896 Crewe Alexandra 18 (0)
1896–1897 Stoke 5 (0)
1897–1900 Crewe Alexandra
1900 Bristol Rovers
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Latham was born in Crewe and began his career with local side Crewe Alexandra.[1] He spent two years with the "Alex" making 21 appearances before joining Stoke in August 1896.[1] Stoke were at the time experiencing an goalkeeping injury crisis and Latham was recruited to fill a temporary gap.[1] He played in all of Stoke's five matches in September 1896 before returning to Crewe.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crewe Alexandra 1894–95 Second Division 100010
1895–96 Second Division 17030200
Stoke 1896–97[1] First Division 500050
Career Total 23030260

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
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